WILLIAM BULL & SONS’ SEED CATALOGUE. 
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SPIRAEAS. 
SPIR.EA ASTILBOIDES.— One of 
the most handsome of Spineas. The 
inflorescence consists of compound 
feathery branches of elegant wliite 
flowers. Channing and indispensable 
plant for pot culture. 6«. and 9.v. per 
dozen. 
8PIRJEA ASTILBOIDES FLORI- 
BDKDA. — Produces thyrsoid spikes of 
bloom, much crowded with flowers. 
6s. and 9s. per dozen. 
SPIR.EA (HOTEIA) JAPONICA — 
Most useful for decorative pui'poses. 
Strong clumps, 4«. per dozen. 
SPIR^A JAPONICA AUREO- 
RETIGULATA. — Pretty variegated 
foliage, added to which it bears a pro- 
fusion of handsome compact spikes 
of pure wliito flowers. 6«. per 
dozen. 
8PIR.a:A ASTILBOIDES. 
SPIR.£A JAPONICA COUPACTA MULTIFLORA, — Produces a profusion of large and dense spikes 
of pure white flowers. Habit dwarf and compact. 5s. per dozen. 
SPIR^A PALMATA. — The bright pink Japanese Spiraea, one of the most beautiful hardy plants 
in cultivation, producing lovely broad corymbs of pink flowers, is. 6d. per dozen. 
SPIRA:A PALMATA ALBA.— A counter- 
part’ of S. pahnata, except in the colour of 
the flowers, which are pure white ; a very 
beautiful and elegant variety. 9d, each ; 
6«. per dozen. 
FOR RETARDED ROOTS OF SPIR.ffiAS. 
see page G7. 
DOUBLE 
TUBEROSES. 
(POLIANTHES TXJBEROSA.) 
The perfectly double flowers of Foli- 
anthts are well known for their delicious 
fragrance and pearly whiteness, being ad- 
mirably adapted for Button -holes, Bouquets, 
&c. ; indeed, are of the greatest value 
wherever out flowers are required. By suc- 
oessional plantings these lovely flowers may 
be had all through the Summer and Autumn. 
They should be potted in rich loamy soil and 
started in a good bottom heat, being after- 
wards grown on in a stove, with plenty of 
moisture. If not required in flower until 
September, the bulbs may be potted in March 
or April, and placed in a cold frame, standing 
them in the open dnring the Summer’. As 
soon as the flower spikes are about a foot 
high, the plants should bo transferred to a 
greenhouse or even a room, when their chasto 
and fragrant flowers will be developed in a 
most satisfactorj' manner. 
DOUBLE AMEEICAN. 
“THE PEABL.” 
Selected bulbs, 2.r. Gd. per dozen ; 15«. per 100, 
Finest picked bulbs, 20.v. per 100. 
The above can be supplied about the end 
of December. 
